Should i paint beams white

Josh Rich 9 years ago. The beams look really good as they are. My concern is that there is not enough natural materials, other than the wood to bring the outside in. I would paint the walls a neutral gray or something and try to bring more elements in from the outside.

It will balance them and not have such a stark contrast. Like 2 Save. We had similar beams in a room about the same size, and we painted them white. We are totally happy that we did this. The room looks brighter and the ceiling looks higher. Charmean Neithart Interiors 9 years ago. Nothing original to say here No way, it's such a great 70's hallmark. I think once you pull up that carpet you will feel differently about the overall look. Modernize the kitchen and you will be all set.

Great house. Hope that helps. Charmean Neithart. Cr Rock 9 years ago. If your beams look dull, I can't tell from the photos, you may want to varnish them. That would brighten them up and let them reflect some light. Glad to hear you are not going to paint them. I would paint them to lift the ceilingI think it brings the ceiling down. I have a 70's home with dark chocolate beams on a pine ceiling like yours, and visitors frequently comment on how beautiful they are.

Our ceiling is high, so I can use heavy log furniture in our great room. The beams balance everything. Do NOT paint the best feature of your home! RDM Interiors 9 years ago. My ceilings were exactly like your when I purchased my home.

I did cover my pine ceiling with Luan board due to the extensive damage they had. I did paint all of the trim and baseboards in linen white I highly recommend not to paint the beams. I have cedar ceilings and have enjoyed the classic beauty through many years. In my opinion white would cheapen the look of the wood. I would recommend bringing more metal into the room to modernize the atmosphere.

Amy Butler's house. Like 8 Save. Hi there, we have a 70s style home with a huge lounge with also an expansive beamed ceiling just like this one. I had the same feeling about our ceiling and the need to get rid of some of the 'wood look' with whitening it. The architect and builders we had consulted all agreed it would be a shame to lose the beam entirely, like most people in your poll! We are planning to have the ceiling done in the next month or 2 so I could post a photo if u like GizV 9 years ago.

I'm an agreement with the majority, leave the ceiling alone. I think once the floors are done and your furniture is in, you'll find the ceilings compliment the contemporary look you want. Refinish the kitchen cabinets before deciding what to do about other trims.

It will give you time to see the total picture. This is a beautiful space with high ceilings and the traditional furnishings are throwing off the balance. I can see why you think all the trims need to be changed because of this, but I recommend patience and complete one major project at a time.

I like Tres McKinney recommendations. A greyed sage green would soften the ceiling contrast the creme wall color creates. I would leave everything alone and concentrate on furnisings, that space is screaming for Danish modern furnitue, clean lines, beautiful woods like teak or cherry.

The grey rug is bla. I see a punchy colorful rug with bold colors. Load the room with some green. I also would leave ceiling alone. Great contemporary space. This project also had dark floors and darker ceiling, but it was offset with crisp white walls and large window walls-I think the wood helps it feel more sheltered and pulls down the scale a bit. Do NoT paint the beams or ceiling! As Kevin stated, it would be a mistake of epic proportions. Replace kitchen with lower cabinets and open shelving.

No need for two dining areas. Keep one area for dining table and chairs. Do not paint, worry about maybe adding a bit of interest and maybe mix it up with different wood tones to contrast in the kitchen or do something different with your flooring or rug and add color that way.

The roughness contributed to lots of cobwebs, which you couldn't see, as the wood was very dark. Due to the darkness, in the evening, the ceiling seemed to disappear, and made the room feel cavernous. I painted my ceiling white and now the light bounces off of it and feels bright. Your ceiling and beams are beautiful. I feel like the medium brown cross support beams are too "medium". I really would discourage painting them out white!

They add so much texture and interest. The darker espresso would be modern and striking. Consider refacing the kitchen cabs or refinishing in the same dark stain with light countertops. Best of luck! I think if you paint the rooms a more earth tone color and modernize the lighting and furniture that that would. I would not paint the wood. I think a big rug with modern design and more modern lighting would help the kitchen shine. Granite counters or some natural stone would be good.

There is already too much white in this room. Definately turn all white: beams, ceiling and doors. I am not sure if the furniture is yours, if it is, you have a lot of dark wooden furniture. So you might consider using a WHite and Chocolate palette. Somethings that might help are: the kitchen should be painted white and darkened but please desapear that yellow wood tha countertop could be carrara white marble or salt and pepper granite if want something more functional the floor tinted to mocha, or bleached as clear as you can.

Try to include silver color accesories. It will give a monochrome design. Definitely white wash or light gray wash the ceiling and stain the beams a dark espresso. Do not leave them unpainted. The room is overwhelmed and much to top heavy and dark with these ceilings. Then paint the walls a warm pale or medium gray.

Do not place the sofa and furniture along the walls. If I were you, I would tend to take advantage of the view for the living area furniture. Consider removing the carpet and putting in hand-scraped darker flooring. Paint the ceiling, - leave the beams, or stain them darker, - depending on the colour of your floor : that's my opinion anyways.

Also try to make different "zones", by using your furnitures differently. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settings Accept. Close Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website.

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These cookies do not store any personal information. Non-necessary Non-necessary. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. That said, painting your ceiling beams black is a savvy way to modernize your living space without breaking a budget.

In this article, you will find excellent tips and ideas for painting exposed ceiling beams black. Keep reading! In the 19th-century fashion, exposed structural timbers in many buildings were stained in black, which provided the black and white effect.

The paint was modern black gloss, which gave the timber a dated appearance that looked out of character when compared to the softer shades of other indoor materials. In the recent past, black was the paint color of choice for ceiling beams in nearly all rustic country cottages. These days, black-painted beams are found mainly in houses and lofts designed in the modern rustic and Scandinavian farmhouse interior styles.

Here, the heavy, cracked, black pieces of wood with their prominent knots create an astonishing contrast to the bright surroundings. When black paint is applied strategically, it makes your living space feel private, comfortable, and more intimate, without necessarily overwhelming the eye. If your home has exposed wood ceiling beams, the first thing I recommend to you is to paint them.

Besides transforming your rooms, a coat of paint can prevent dust and dirt from building up on your ceiling beams. When it comes to color choice, you need to consider a number of factors, including the size of your room, the ceiling height, and, of course, the look you want to achieve.

At the same time, many homeowners opt for black ceiling beams. Black beams with a wood ceiling will camouflage any imperfections on your ceiling while accentuating the intricate architectural designs. Because a brightly painted ceiling can make your home feel like a hospital, painting those exposed beams in black will create a bohemian look. Black, wood ceiling beams add some color to what would otherwise be a swathe of the white ceiling, making your living space cozier.

However, it is worth noting that black beams are most suitable for and look great in large spaces with high ceilings. A combination of a white ceiling or a brightly colored ceiling and black stained beams make a superior decoration choice. Black lacquer ceiling beams can make a high ceiling feel lower and, consequently, more intimate. Many people cherish the idea of ceiling beams.

Even so, who does not like to show off interior style and patterns that speak their personality? Often, the beautiful architectural designs are not as visible as you would want them to be. So, when choosing a paint for your wooden ceiling, you should pick a color that makes your decorated ceiling beams stand out. That said, here are some factors to consider when selecting a paint color for your ceiling beams.

High ceilings sound good but they always make your rooms feel cold and imposing. If your home ceiling is too high, you should consider a paint that makes the ceiling look and feel lower.

That way, your beams will pop off and make the ceiling look lower than actually what it is. If black ceiling beams are not your thing, you can give your entire ceiling black shade as well. If you have small rooms and are looking for a way to make them feel larger, the black color might be your favorite ceiling paint.